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How can I get started selling a specialty food at farmers’ market?

July 18, 2012 by Tom Roberts Categories
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Tom Roberts’ response: First of all, in order to sell a processed food product, you’ll need the proper licensing from the Maine Dept of Ag. Exactly which licenses you’d need dependents upon what type of food products you are considering. Contact the Department for more detail; you’ll want to talk to someone in Quality Assurance […]

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The Brunswick-Topsham Land Trust Farmers’ Market runs from the first Saturday in May through the first Saturday in October, 8:30am – 12:30pm. The market is located at Crystal Spring Farm, 277 Pleasant Hill Road, Brunswick. With more than thirty vendors the market offers a wide variety of local, fresh products including vegetables, dairy, meat, seafood, baked […]

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Dexter Farmers’ Market

The Dexter Farmers’ Market takes place every Saturday from 12:00pm-3:00pm, June-October (weather permitting), at 445 Corrina Rd. in Dexter. Shoppers will find nearly anything their (local) hearts desire including fresh fruits and vegetables, eggs, whoopie pies and other baked goods, honey, pork, crafts, soap, jewelry and gifts.  

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